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Mazda 3

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S6 RYEMOT history

S6 RYE is a red petrol Mazda 3 first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

S6 RYE red Mazda 3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,580 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 RYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
3
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 RYE was last recorded at 73,580 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 7,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,537 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,043 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,580 miles
  • 2024 – 66,537 miles
  • 2023 – 60,785 miles
  • 2022 – 54,763 miles
  • 2021 – 49,617 miles
  • 2020 – 44,711 miles
  • 2019 – 39,007 miles
  • 2018 – 33,394 miles
  • 2017 – 27,931 miles
  • 2016 – 22,962 miles
  • 2015 – 18,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,580 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged On edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,580 miles (+7,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    499721879592
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass66,537 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    951256360942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,785 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    779857936669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged On edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail60,785 miles (+6,022)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    866960867527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged On edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass54,763 miles (+5,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    54,763 miles
    Test number
    138185029371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass49,617 miles (+4,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    751695855054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass44,711 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,711 miles
    Test number
    689886534223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,007 miles (+5,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,007 miles
    Test number
    837701233992
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
  9. Pass33,394 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    922329574506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,931 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    27,931 miles
    Test number
    955751874485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,962 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,962 miles
    Test number
    290411992096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,284 miles
    Test number
    792330662062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 RYE

Does S6 RYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 RYE is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S6 RYE?
The MOT on S6 RYE is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 RYE done?
S6 RYE was recorded at 73,580 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has S6 RYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 RYE has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S6 RYE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S6 RYE find?
S6 RYE passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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